How far is Racine, WI from Newark, WI?

The driving distance from Racine, WI to Newark, WI is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.89 mi
02h 02m
Flight
74.53 mi
119.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.53 mi
Kilometers
119.94 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.89 mi
Kilometers
136.62 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Wed, Apr 15, 8:54 PM CDT
Return by in Racine
Wed, Apr 15, 10:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Racine
2026-04-15T18:52
Arrive Newark
Wed, Apr 15, 8:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Racine
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Elkhorn
WI

City in and county seat of Walworth County, Wisconsin

From Racine
42.4 mi
01h 01m
To Newark
42.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 8:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Racine and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Racine and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on 7th Street

    21 m · 11 sec · 7th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2089 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Spring Street

    53 m · 10 sec · Spring Street

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Spring Street

    8.7 mi · 15 min · Spring Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Washington Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Washington Avenue

    35 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Washington Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    67 m · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Plank Road

    8 m · 1 sec · Plank Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Plank Road

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Plank Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Browns Lake Drive

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Browns Lake Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Durand Avenue

    844 ft · 23 sec · Durand Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on East State Street

    1482 ft · 46 sec · East State Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Adams Street

    720 ft · 18 sec · Adams Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Pine Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Pine Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Chestnut Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Chestnut Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Burlington Bypass

    2478 ft · 43 sec · Burlington Bypass

  24. 24

    Continue on State Highway 11

    8.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 11

  25. 25

    Turn left

    1216 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    26.3 mi · 28 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward CTH X: Hart Road

    1757 ft · 43 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right

    82 m · 7 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto East Hart Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · East Hart Road

  30. 30

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shopiere Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Shopiere Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Henry Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Henry Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1265 ft · 40 sec · Maple Avenue

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 6th Street

    2937 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto East Liberty Avenue

    4.6 mi · 7 min · East Liberty Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 81

    5.3 mi · 7 min · State Highway 81

  36. 36

    Turn right onto County Road K

    1 mi · 1 min · County Road K

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · County Road K

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Racine and Newark.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
37 steps
24 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
1 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 11
34.9 mi · 41%
Spring Street
8.74 mi · 10%
Washington Avenue
8.59 mi · 10%
Plank Road
6.93 mi · 8%
State Highway 81
5.34 mi · 6%
East Liberty Avenue
4.58 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

State Highway 11

Merge slight left

26.3 mi · 00h 28m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
74.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkhorn
01h 01m from Racine
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Racine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Racine to Newark?

The road trip is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km) and usually takes 02h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Elkhorn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Racine and 42.5 miles from Newark.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Racine and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Elkhorn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Elkhorn, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elkhorn.

BUS

Janesville, Wisconsin

37 mi away
3120 North Pontiac Drive
BUS

South Beloit, Illinois

42 mi away
15766 Manchester Road
RAIL

Sturtevant station

52 mi away
9900 East Exploration Court
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

57 mi away
7559 Walton St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Racine and Newark. Straight-line distance: 74.53 mi (119.94 km).

Racine

#1 Racine

The second most populous city in Racine County, Wisconsin.

Population76,237
Coordinates42.7261300, -87.7828500
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Newark

#2 Newark

Civil town in Rock County, Wisconsin

Population1,617
Coordinates42.5422300, -89.2276100
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: Racine (-87.78285, 42.72613)
End: Newark (-89.22761, 42.54223)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3 gal
11.34 L · about $11.31
Round trip
$22.63
6 gal · 22.68 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.3 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.31 $22.63
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.76 $25.52
Premium $4.65 $13.96 $27.92
Diesel $5.30 $15.91 $31.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Wisconsin · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Racine and Newark. The current time is 18:52:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.